Just bought EasyBoot Edge Boots for my pony UPDATE: Now trying the EPICS

[Nanerpus]

Anybody have any tips that I should know about them, such as putting them on and off, what terrain would not be appropriate?

I have Cavallo’s but those pinch her on trail rides and seem only ok for a short short walk outside.

She has very good feet, not thin-soled or anything weird going on (we just got some Xrays), so I am keeping her barefoot so I can ride her in my arena and do some small, occasional trail rides. But we are in New England and it is rocky!

If you have the Easyboot Edge Boots, do you like them?

I measured her to be a size 0 the day after she was freshly trimmed. She is a small Arab pony.

So I just got them in, rushed out to the paddock to try them on Pony, and they don’t fit:no: They are a size 0, and with the screw tightened as much as possible they will still slide right off if I try. They also come up just a little bit too high to her hairline - still appropriate, but I could tell they should have been lower from the pictures. I’m so bummed! Now I feel like I’m going to have to put shoes on so I can get some trail riding in before winter, and I really DON’T want to that, as she has beautiful feet and is perfect to trim, but hates getting the nails put in for shoes. Any other suggestions? She is a small arab pony. Cavallo’s pinch her hairline/pasterns, and seem really clunky, but I do have those and they have worked as far as no tripping, and protection, out on trails.

[Nezzy]

i have the edge and i love them. No rubs and easy to put on AS LONG AS you get the right size the first time. i use a plastic baggy to try them on and a piece of cardboard i slide under the foot. i usually have a friend to help. That way if they do not fit, you can send them back. i use the 12 mm insoles with mine, and my horse is very happy. i did not like the way the old macs clomp around and rub the ankle, even with gaiters, but the edge boots are great.

[Nanerpus]

Great! Where did you get the insoles from? Are they specifically for the Edge? Did you get them to help with fit, or just for additional comfort?

[Auventera_Two]

@Nezzy;4369656

i have the edge and i love them. No rubs and easy to put on AS LONG AS you get the right size the first time. i use a plastic baggy to try them on and a piece of cardboard i slide under the foot. i usually have a friend to help. That way if they do not fit, you can send them back. i use the 12 mm insoles with mine, and my horse is very happy. i did not like the way the old macs clomp around and rub the ankle, even with gaiters, but the edge boots are great.

I’ve posted this twice already on your threads talking about the Edge boots, but you must not be reading.

You do NOT have to worry about keeping the boots clean in order to send them back. Easycare has a 30-day money back guarantee, no questions asked - even if you rode in the boots every day for 30 days.

As for the boots, I love them, and use them everywhere. Just rode 4 hours in them today. I’ve not found any kind of terrain that they aren’t suitable for.

Everything you need to know and buy can be found at: www.easycareinc.com

[matryoshka]

I’ve started to recommend the Edge over Epics after reading about Nezzy’s success with them. I like the closure.

If they are snug, and they should be, I find that holding the boot rotated about 45 degrees and then turning them straight as I push them onto the heels to be helpful. Ya kind of screw them on, like starting a bottle cap, but obviously not all the way around. Start with the toe already in the boot and twist to get the quarters and heels in.

Adjustments: I bought a pair of Epics back from a client this week (turns out her horse was not foot sore but has a fracture in his fetlock, can’t be ridden, long story). I had a tough time getting them onto Frank’s hind feet. His quarters are wide, and I had trouble getting the internal teeth over them. Once the boot was on they were fine, but it was probably a spectacle watching me get them on. At horse trials with lots of eventers looking and me curiously.

Anyway, I’m going to squish down the metal teeth that are attached to the heel strap so they’ll go over his quarters more easily. The boots will still fit him fine, but they will be easier to get on. I’ll also remove the plastic cover over the teeth. No big deal. He also needs to have the front profile cut down a bit so they don’t nudge his coronet. Again, no big deal.

If they are tough to get on but you know they fit, don’t despair. You can make some mods to their out-of-the-box configuration to make installation easier. First try them as-is and see how it goes. I would try not to have an audience for the first time you put them on, unless it is somebody who can help you laugh.

Frank and I did ten miles of trail marking yesterday with Old Mac G2’s on the fronts (I love the thick tread, but he needs gaiters every ride to prevent rubs) and Epics on the hinds. He was much happier over rocks with the hind feet booted. So far, every OTTB I’ve ridden on the trail does better with protection on all 4 feet. And we WTCG without a problem.

[Nezzy]

[QUOTE=Auventera Two;4370209]
I’ve posted this twice already on your threads talking about the Edge boots, but you must not be reading.

You do NOT have to worry about keeping the boots clean in order to send them back. Easycare has a 30-day money back guarantee, no questions asked - even if you rode in the boots every day for 30 days.

As for the boots, I love them, and use them everywhere. Just rode 4 hours in them today. I’ve not found any kind of terrain that they aren’t suitable for.

Everything you need to know and buy can be found at: www.easycareinc.com[/QUOTE]

yes i read this, but i am such a worrier, i’d still be afraid they would not refund my money. if they are honoring this, then that is great, and i hope they continue.

Naner- i got the insoles from the Easycare company, but Valley Vet sells them as well. i got the 12 mm pads. you cut to fit them to the size boot you have. they mark them for you. i got them b/c my horse is in discomfort, he is BF now and his soles are thin, so he’s not comfortable. we are trying to get him to re-grow a wall, but in the boots with inserts he can do anything we ever did before.

I just wanted to mention we were riding today and crossed a wet wooden bridge in the park. my friends horse freaked when he crossed it, and so my horse wanting to keep up, trotted across, but slid on the wet wood, and went to his knees. i ended up rolling off sort of James Bond fashion, dirty but unhurt. Checked my horse he was ok, and we went off again. I am going to try to find a way to insert the studs now, after slipping. but those of you who have the Edge, please look at the bottom at the tread and tell me how to place them. it seems that between the treads there is no room to turn the nut. so would i have to place them all in the center of the boot?

[matryoshka]

I’d be worried that studs might give too much traction if used all the time. The foot isn’t meant to stop dead with each stride, and it is bad for the joints.

A wet wooden bridge is slick, plain and simple. Crossed several yesterday without a problem, because horse took it calmly. He did look at each one first, and I encouraged him to go slowly.

I’m sure you’ll be judicious in their use, but I’m not sure whether you are aware of the down side to using studs.

[system]

You do NOT have to worry about keeping the boots clean in order to send them back. Easycare has a 30-day money back guarantee, no questions asked - even if you rode in the boots every day for 30 days.

As for the boots, I love them, and use them everywhere. Just rode 4 hours in them today. I’ve not found any kind of terrain that they aren’t suitable for.

[Nanerpus]

This is all great information, I appreciate it!

[Nezzy]

[QUOTE=matryoshka;4371369]
I’d be worried that studs might give too much traction if used all the time. The foot isn’t meant to stop dead with each stride, and it is bad for the joints.

A wet wooden bridge is slick, plain and simple. Crossed several yesterday without a problem, because horse took it calmly. He did look at each one first, and I encouraged him to go slowly.

I’m sure you’ll be judicious in their use, but I’m not sure whether you are aware of the down side to using studs.[/QUOTE]

where i have had to ride i have always had to use some sort of traction on my horse. He is used to having a bit of borium on his metal shoes, so i do know about traction. unfortunately, the park does not always have an alternative around these bridges. I am thinking of getting one set for days i need studs and one set for very dry weather. OR removal of the studs on days that i feel they are unnecessary. the bottom of the Boots is being worn pretty smooth, which worries me if we end up on wet grass or wet bridges. the other turf in the park is very good and is sort of like very find gravel which is kept well groomed. My horse would not get his foot stuck in anything, so his stride would not be affected.

[Nezzy]

after speak![](ng with the Easycare company, i was assured that the studs can fit with the thick traction of the Edge boots, so i was told to place them near the lines in the front. However when these holes were drilled, and studs placed, tyhe boots rocked side to side. i was not happy with that. we took them out and re-drilled as you can see in the photo, and they look much more stable. i will try them soon. the holes in the fronts will help to allow the water to drain out after we cross the creek.

[IMG]http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/BatHealer/edgestuds.jpg)

[matryoshka]

You could go with the Epics, which come in much smaller sizes. I wonder if the closure is part of why they haven’t made it smaller yet.

Go to www.easycareinc.com and look up the Epic sizes.

Also, I have cut down the front flap on boots before so they don’t hit the coronet. You can rasp or pare them down with a knife. Perhaps a smaller size won’t need to be modified.

[Eddy_s_Mom]

I might have missed something earlier, but was there a reason you didn’t want to try the Gloves? They come in teeny, tiny sizes and as long as they are fitted properly, they are an amazing boot!

[Nanerpus]

Eddy’s Mom: I think I am going to send the Epics back and order the Gloves. I guess I had shyed away from them because I had heard they were hard to fit? But I think it is worth a try now. Her feet width and length are the same, so I’m pretty sure they are a suitable boot for her, from what I gathered off the site.

Thank You!

[Nanerpus]

Eddy’s Mom…Ordering the fit kit and confused about sizing?

So if the Pony was swimming in the size 0 Edge’s, should I order fit kit size 0, which comes with sizes 00.5, 0, and 0.5? Does that sound accurate? I’m on this site:
http://www.easycareinc.com/IW_Products.m4p.pvx?;MULTI_ITEM_SUBMIT?company=EZC

I think those are the smallest ones to try…?

Thanks in advance!

[matryoshka]

The Gloves are not sized similarly to the rest of the line. You’ve got to take measurements and order the fit kit for the measurements, and they’ll send you one above and one below. Note that because the sizing is fairly exact, your horse may need two different sizes if her feet are at all mismatched. Don’t assume she wears the same on both fronts.

Also, you said you got the Edge, not Epics. Epics go pretty small. I’ve used Epics for years at all gaits. My only concern is that some horses find them slippery on grass, while others do not. The tread on the Gloves looks decent, but as Nezzy found, even a beefy tread can have spots where it isn’t enough.

You need to get good measurements and/or do a tracing. If there is a boot dealer near you, that might be your best option.

[Nanerpus]

Yes I meant the Edges:yes:, all these boots that start with “E” are floating around in my mind. Thanks for the info.

[Eddy_s_Mom]

[QUOTE=Nanerpus;4375137]
So if the Pony was swimming in the size 0 Edge’s, should I order fit kit size 0, which comes with sizes 00.5, 0, and 0.5? Does that sound accurate? I’m on this site:
http://www.easycareinc.com/IW_Products.m4p.pvx?;MULTI_ITEM_SUBMIT?company=EZC

I think those are the smallest ones to try…?

Thanks in advance![/QUOTE]

So glad you’re getting the fit kit. Take some measurements and go from there. Unfortunately, you can’t compare the sizing between the other boots and the Gloves.

When you fit the Gloves, you want to get the size that is the most difficult to get on. If you get one that just slips right on, they will not work. Like someone else said, you may need to get different sizes, but so far with the many horses I’ve fitted, most take the same size as far as same front sizes and same back sizes.

I will say the Gloves are the most difficult to get the correct sizing, but once you get the right size, they are awesome. If you need any help after you take measurements, let me know, and if you need any help when you get the fit kit, please let me know!

[matryoshka]

If you are getting hind boots, the hind feet are usually smaller than the fronts, so you’ve got to measure those separately. My guys all take a size (in Easyboot/Epic line) smaller in the back.

I trim one horse who only gets boots on the hinds because she drags her toes and over-wears them. She takes two different sizes. She also has one club on the front, so that is probably why her hinds are mismatched. With the other types of boots, a small difference doesn’t matter too much. With the Gloves, it matters.

Keep us posted? I’m always curious to hear how the various boots work for different horses.

[Nanerpus]

My hubby next-day-aired the Epics to try

Hi All,

So I just got the Epics in, and they seem to fit well on her fronts. Just threw them on to take a look, and will probably go for a short ride in them tomorrow. Anything I should know about the cable, etc? We didn’t really need to use the strap to pull the back on, but I did have a small baggie over her hoof that made it very slippery, so maybe without the baggie I will need to use the strap. The boot fit very snugly around her foot and I couldn’t find any area that it came up too high - stayed right below her hairline.

ETA: I wonder why these fit in a size 0 but the Edge boots were too big?